|
Welcome, Guest
|
TOPIC: Cleaning your saber
Cleaning your saber 3 days 13 hours ago #48148
|
I recently noticed the gold thin neck part on my exalted is starting to look a little tarnished/dis-colored. Any tips on how to clean/restore the color and remove the tarnishing without damaging the saber?
Thanks for any input |
Cleaning your saber 3 days 6 hours ago #48205
|
Good topic, I'd imagine we could all benefit from this. I'm guessing!!!!! The same stuff you use to clean your PC and smart phone screen. Again that is a guess!!
|
|
"I must not fear, fear is the mind killer"
Weathered Sinister Prophecy "hero" SF Black Chrome Tempest VV Dominix LE V4 Stunt |
Cleaning your saber 3 days 3 hours ago #48225
|
SuUp's got a point. I'd actually see about using some of that high pressure air spray stuff you use to clean computer components and the like. Otherwise I'd use a very lightly dampened cloth and then a dry one to shine 'er up. Just a couple ideas, take them with a grain of salt!
|
|
"That's the difference between you and me, Jedi."
"Our numbers?" ... "Sorry, carry on." |
Cleaning your saber 3 days 2 hours ago #48226
|
If the thing is made of brass or similar, and is tarnished as you describe, try Twinkle brand copper cleaner ( it also works on brass) I use it daily on my copper bottomed pots and pans with excellent results , I don't think it will harm the aluminum parts, just do your best to avoid the aluminum to be on the safe side, use a damp cloth to remove the cleaner instead of rinsing of course.
I say this because I don't think an alcohol based cleaner will remove tarnish. An ammonia based cleaner might though I have no idea what that does to aluminium. Maybe Saber Forge themselves would have a suggestion if emailed. |
|
I am an equal opportunity irritant.
|
Cleaning your saber 2 days 11 hours ago #48292
|
Be really careful with metal polishes around colored metal. Metal polishes are mildly abrasive and will remove powder coating and anodizing - which is most of the colored metal finishes on a Saber Forge hilt.
If the brass piece is really brass and the tarnish actually discolored metal, you should be fine using a metal polish to get it back to a bright yellow shine. If, however, it's yellow-anodized aluminum, then you've probably just got some built up dirt that can be cleaned with a non-abrasive solvent like rubbing alcohol. |
Moderators: Brax